The situation in Guangdong province is raising concerns, as both the US and France suggest there might be a minor yet potentially significant radiation leak from a nuclear plant in a densely populated area. China denies these claims outright, but Hong Kong hasn't detected any noticeable spike in ambient radiation levels, which I'll continue to monitor closely. For updates, check this thread:
https://twitter.com/Suleman77W/status/1404306977409306626?s=20
There's also an ongoing issue with propane tank shortages, with orders possibly taking six to eight weeks or longer to fulfill. This seems to be affecting restaurants that rely on propane tanks for outdoor heating amid the pandemic.
Food prices play a critical role in social stability. When they rise sharply, conflicts often follow. This pattern is so consistent that food price fluctuations can serve as a reliable indicator of potential unrest:
Joseph W. Sullivan recently highlighted this concern in a piece for National Review:
Based on recent data, we shouldn't overlook the possibility that dramatic increases in food prices could trigger global instability.
The US has already seen close to 300 mass shootings this year, with each incident involving four or more people being shot. In 2020, there were 600 such incidents.
Tomato processors in Italy are struggling due to shortages, causing canned tomato prices to skyrocket. Can suppliers are reportedly failing to meet contractual obligations. Meanwhile, Ball Corporation plans to open a new aluminum beverage can plant in Pennsylvania, reflecting the strain across industries.
Watch this incredible moment where a 9th grader saves a classmate choking in the school cafeteria:
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The global tally of COVID cases exceeds 177 million, with a weekly increase of 2.7 million cases—a significant decrease compared to earlier weeks. Total deaths stand at over 3.8 million. In the US alone, there are over 34.3 million cases, with over 615,000 deaths. The US recorded around 8,900 new cases since yesterday, though Florida’s reporting irregularities mean these figures aren’t fully accurate. Daily deaths in the US dropped to 179, continuing a downward trend. India reported over 1,400 deaths and 62,000 cases in the past day, while Brazil saw over 900 deaths. India's case gains and daily deaths remain on a downward trajectory.
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing another setback, with 60 million doses needing destruction due to contaminants found during production at the troubled Baltimore facility. These setbacks, combined with earlier safety review halts, have eroded public trust in the J&J vaccine to the point where millions of otherwise safe doses might expire unused.
Thankfully, the FDA has extended the expiration date for J&J vaccines:
FDA just approved extending the shelf life of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by 1.5 months.
The Delta variant is proving to be problematic, especially for those who remain unvaccinated:
The UK has delayed its reopening by a month due to rising cases and hospitalizations linked to the Delta variant, which predominantly affects younger, unvaccinated groups.
We're not alone in worrying about the Delta variant:
Dr. Krutika Kuppalli expressed her fears about the Delta variant, citing its heightened transmissibility, reports of more severe illness, unusual symptoms, reduced neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals, and concerns about surges among the unvaccinated.
Novavax’s vaccine is showing promising results, with efficacy comparable to mRNA vaccines:
Late-stage trials indicate that Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine performs similarly to Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s mRNA vaccines.
Chile, despite vaccinating over half its population, is reimposing restrictions due to rising cases. The primary reason? The widespread use of the less-effective Sinovac vaccine. The Gamma variant, formerly known as the Brazilian variant, has taken hold in the country.
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